A permanent chief executive has been appointed to head-up the West Midlands Combined Authority, replacing Coventry City Council chief Martin Reeves, who had been filling the role on an interim basis for more than a year.

Coun Izzi Seccombe, leader of Warwickshire County Council, has been appointed to the finance and investments portfolio, reflecting Warwickshire being a non-constituent member of the combined authority.

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“She will bring a great energy to the role as well as a natural enthusiasm for the region. She also has a strong track record in developing and maintaining relationships with a range of partners and stakeholders.

“This will be essential as we keep momentum going with central government to bring further powers and responsibilities from Westminster to the West Midlands.”

WMCA deal signed

Ms Cadman, who studied at the University of Birmingham, was awarded an OBE for services to local government in 2006.

She said: “I am delighted to have been offered the post of chief executive at the WMCA.

“This is such a fabulous moment in time for the West Midlands and is an irresistible opportunity to work alongside our newly elected mayor and bring greater prosperity to a region I know so well.”

Paying tribute to Mr Reeves she said he would be a hard act to follow.